World War I

The Western Front was characterized by

Why did Germany declare war on Russia on August 1, 1914?

Marked the first major crisis challenging US neutrality during the war.

What was significant about the Second Battle of Ypres?

Pride in your country’s interests and placing them above all others.

Which two key nations were NOT at the Paris Peace Conference in 1919?

All great powers of Europe were at war by

What caused the U.S. to join the Allies in fighting World War I?

War based on wearing the other side down by constant attacks and heavy losses

Who was the President of the United States during World War I?

On November 11, 1918, the German government signed an agreement to end the fighting, called

Posters created to encourage Americans to support the war:

In 1914, ______________ was considered an act of war.

Why did Russia leave World War I in 1918?

British leader who's goal at the Paris Peace Conference was for the Germans to pay

When did the United States declare war on Germany?

Declared that Germany was responsible for starting World War I.

Conquering foreign territory for natural resources - led to many smaller wars and disagreements

Telegram sent by Germany to Mexico, telling Mexico to attack the United States.

The area between the trenches is called

What effect did American soldiers have on the war?

The massive buildup of new weapons of war due to industrialization and new inventions. 

___________ baffled many military leaders who had been trained to fight wars of movement

What major event occurred in June 1914?

German plan to defeat France and Russia without having to fight a war on 2 fronts

The Treat of Versailles was the treaty that

What region was known as the "Powder Keg of Europe" prior to WWI?

Terrorist group that plotted the assassination of the Archduke.

Agreements made in order to prevent war - actually pulled nations into a war they didn't want.

Which peace plan called for nations to deal openly rather than through secret diplomacy?

During the war, the United States shifted from intervention to isolationism. 

The growth of nationalism led to

French leader that pushed for French security during the Paris Peace Conference